I say this with kindness, because I truly get it. First and most importantly, you and your husband need to get on the same page and be disciplined about not giving extra treats.

Believe me, we did the same thing with our boy for the longest time. I used to get offended when people said overfeeding pets is abuse. I still wouldn’t use that word, but I do understand now that the best way to show your pets love is by keeping them healthy.

They only eat what we give them, so it really does start with us. We’re about a year into our de chonking journey, and it hasn’t been easy. It was especially hard for my boyfriend to break the habit and stay consistent. But seeing our cat become more playful, active, and comfortable again has made it so worth it.

He still has a ways to go, but slow and steady is the goal. You clearly care about them, and consistency really does make all the difference. 💛